Based on seed sales and early estimates by Germany’s state malting barley associations, the Braugersten-Gemeinschaft (German Malting Barley Association) estimates that this year’s spring barley acreage is roughly 315,000 hectares. This includes about 16,000 hectares of spring barley sown in the fall. In addition, German farmers have planted about 30,000 hectares of winter barley intended...

From March 28 to 30, 2025, brewers around the world brewed an Oatmeal Stout for the BestBrewChallenge 2025. Leading in the number of participants is Lithuania with 60 registrations, followed by Germany (42) and Czechia (34).

This style is known for its deep black, opaque color and entices with intense aromas of malt, coffee, and dark chocolate on the palate. The finish is marked by a characteristic roasted flavor created by the use of roasted malt. Depending on the brewing approach, the taste range can vary from dry and bitter to...

The co-operation with Italy based AEB will allow us to offer our brewers an even wider selection of premium brewing supplies as off 1 August 2024. As the official exclusive distributor for AEB’s attractive range of brewing yeasts, we will cater the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). Any request coming from customers outside this region,...

According to the Federal Statistics Office, compared to 2023, the area under spring barley cultivation in Germany has increased by 13 percent and now amounts to 363,000 ha. In many growing regions, there have been significant shifts towards sowing spring barley varieties in the fall, in addition to winter barley. However, this practice is not...

BEST Cherry Ember Smoked und BEST Beechwood Smoked (Malt) Once more, BESTMALZ has widened our product range. Exceptional new smoked malts are produced in small, exclusive batches in a gentle process on our new malt ovens. Our BEST Beechwood Smoked (Malt) is smoked over selected beechwood and gives the beer its typical taste reminiscent of...